Consultant, Corporate Governance

Nationwide•Columbus, OH

5d•$87,000 - $162,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role provides sophisticated consulting and advisory services within Corporate Governance. The Consultant will work closely with the Corporate Secretary's office and leadership teams, handling critical meeting logistics and communications. The position requires independent work with latitude to ensure progress and is trusted to make appropriate recommendations for improvement. The role also involves monitoring issue identification and resolution for boards and committees, preparing presentations, and building relationships across the organization and with regulatory authorities.

Requirements

Undergraduate studies in business administration, insurance, legal or other relevant academic subject areas.
Typically eight years’ minimum experience in corporate governance, legal, financial services, administration, regulatory, project management or consulting.
Expertise related to Corporate Governance needed.
Extensive knowledge of the administrative process surrounding Board of Director meetings and projects related to executive leadership partnerships.
Organizational skills in planning, coordinating and monitoring.
Decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work comfortably and reliably with all levels, including the most senior levels both within the organization and externally.
Acute political sensitivity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Shown ability to set work priorities that conform with established standards and be a self-starter.
Ability to give presentations in both formal and informal settings.
Strong verbal and written skills.

Nice To Haves

Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted partner in supporting company contact administration and maintenance across assigned legal entities.
Strengthen recurring governance processes, document management, and follow-up practices to support the timely completion of annual and periodic requirements.
Provide responsive day-to-day governance support and help advance team priorities as needs arise.
Coordinate and support live subsidiary company meetings, including preparing materials, tracking deliverables, and helping ensure smooth execution.
Contribute to process improvement initiatives and project management efforts that enhance corporate governance, legal entity management, and team effectiveness.
Conduct thoughtful and thorough research in support of department projects, special assignments, and other strategic initiatives.
Support and take ownership of certain insurance company licensing matters and related regulatory or corporate maintenance activities, as needed.
Embrace special projects and other responsibilities that support the evolving needs of the team and department.
Collaborates across broad based assignments, to evaluate matters of significance within Corporate Governance.
Ensures continuous improvement to enterprise Governance processes and policies, and reports on progress.
Monitors issue identification and resolution for board and committees, as an authority in fundamental and sophisticated governance concepts, practices and procedures.
Leads the preparation for presentations to management, support team and external partners on Corporate Governance issues and policies.
Builds effective working relationships across all Nationwide offices and business units, insurance and regulatory agency authorities and consultants.
Coordinates regular and special report preparation and analysis regarding Corporate Governance.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.